Author: Rare Earth
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The Garden Route: a UNESCO Biosphere
We are lucky to call the Garden Route home to three of our beautiful Rare Earth Retreats properties – our Country House, Kay and Monty Vineyards and The Old Rectory – and so we were delighted with the news that the Garden Route has been recently named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This world-renowned status shines…
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Q&A with Travel blogger, Natalie Roos
We were honoured to host talented lifestyle and travel blogger Natalie Roos, of Tails of a Mermaid, earlier this year at three of our luxury lodges – The Outpost, Pel’s Post and Ekuthuleni Lodge – and are in awe of what beautiful scenes she captured in our special corners of this world. We chatted to…
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NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL: THE OLD RECTORY
We are delighted to welcome The Old Rectory to our Rare Earth Retreats portfolio. Located in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa’s best-loved coastal towns on the Garden Route, The Old Rectory is an immaculately restored national monument, re-imagined into an intimate boutique hotel. Take a quick look inside…
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Q&A with field guide, Matt Plaistowe
If you have visited us at The Outpost before, you may have met Matt Plaistowe, one of our amazing field guides. He’s been with us for three years and our guests are constantly singing his praises. We chatted to him about how he became a guide, a typical day in the bush and his top tip…
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A taste of Kay and Monty’s 2015 SAV
Kay and Monty is an award-winning, boutique wine farm outside Plettenberg Bay with just five hectares under grape. Our intention is to keep production small, allowing our winemakers to continually innovate and deliver unique, hand-crafted wines. Read on to find out how we made our delicious 2015 SAV, along with our tasting notes and food pairing suggestions…
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Safari by season: Welgevonden
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is a 38,200ha reserve in the Waterberg District, Limpopo, South Africa. It’s home to two of our lodges, Ekuthuleni Lodge and Tshwene Lodge and it has a warm, semi-arid climate making it a wonderful destination to visit all year around. However, each season offers something unique for visitors to enjoy and…
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Safari by season: Northern Kruger
Our two luxury lodges, The Outpost Lodge and Pel’s Post are situated in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. This region is bisected by the tropic of Capricorn and boasts a hot, subtropical climate that makes it a worthy destination to visit all year round. However, when planning your safari getaway…
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Kay and Monty Weddings: Terri & Anton
Terri and Anton’s elegant wineland celebration had tons of sophisticated touches that paired so well with the charming, rustic barn venue. We loved the hanging greenery and long, candle-lit tables that enhanced the romantic ambience of the evening. We chatted to the happy couple about their big day, the standout moments and their wedding planning tips.
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Exploring the Plett Winelands
Home to some of the best vineyards, with over 16 wine farms stretching from Harkerville to the Crags, we are lucky to call the Plett Winelands home to our boutique wine farm, Kay and Monty. The Plett Winelands is recognised both nationally and internationally as South Africa’s newest Wine of Origin region and boasts award-winning…
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How Pel’s Post got its name
Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world and with over 350 recorded bird species in the area, Pel’s Post is a birder’s paradise. Situated in the wildest and most remote part of the Kruger National Park, the wilderness surrounding Pel’s Post is vast and remote and is well known for its…